Description
This Apple Bread recipe is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for fall and any time you crave a comforting, cinnamon-spiced treat. Packed with chopped fresh apples and a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, this bread is easy to make and ideal for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Sugar and Spices
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Produce
- 2 cups chopped apples (Pink Lady, Gala, Honeycrisp – peeled and chopped, about 2 apples)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8 x 5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon and set aside for later layering.
- Combine Eggs and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy, providing a good base for the bread batter.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will appear thick.
- Fold in Apples: Gently fold the chopped apples into the batter, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle about three-quarters of the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Add Remaining Batter and Sugar: Carefully spread the remaining batter on top of the cinnamon sugar layer. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar over the top and use a knife or spoon to gently swirl it into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing to prevent crumbling. Serve as a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Notes
- Use tart and sweet apple varieties like Pink Lady, Gala, or Honeycrisp for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to maintain a tender crumb.
- For extra moisture, you can add ¼ cup of applesauce or a splash of milk if the batter feels too thick.
- Store the bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- This bread can be frozen wrapped in plastic and foil for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: apple bread, cinnamon bread, fall recipes, breakfast bread, quick bread, homemade apple bread
